Its been sitting for long time should I just clean it up and call it a day or

Should I send it out to get rebuilt or could I attempt to do it myself?

 

Was it good when it was set aside? If so, I don't think a rebuild would be necessary.

 

I think it was, no leaks from what i could tell just sitting there. (I have not seen it under load though) looks like it need some cleaning up

 

How many miles on the car? If it's not broken maybe just leave it alone. Only thing to really look at is the connections on the PS pump and the gearbox. If there's any leakage or the hoses look questionable, worth replacing them. ILT sells the correct set for 65.00 if you need new ones.

Gearboxes can be rebuilt but you need some special tools. There's a very good write up in the 72 CSM on this if you want to look at rebuilding either the PS pump or gearbox. I'd consider changing the fluid if nothing else - you can replace it with Dexron III (even recommended in the owners manual). Taking off the gearbox requires you to disconnect the intermediate steering shaft, center link from the pitman arm, and undo 3 bolts holding the assembly to the frame. Helps if you already have the PS pump off the block first. Lots of work to really clean it up nice.

 

76,000 miles could be more if the odometer is past the 100,000 mark im sure you looked at what I got going in the major build section allan everything is torn down and out of the car

 

Hmmm after looking at your thread, it's a tuff call there. I'd clean it up and paint it, you can always change it out later.

But I'm a cheap SOB, lol, I only spend money when I need to.

 

I would at least get a seal kit for it these can be a real hassle after shrinkage. The seal is real easy to replace when the pitman arm is off and get a manual also if you do not have one.

 

are you talking about all seals or just the one?

 

lol I was thinking about doing that, try to save some money for now

 

You can wear these boxes out, but you really can't kill them.

If it's really only got 76K on it, just reinstall it and use it.

If you want a tighter ratio, the Jeep GC swap is a good bet.

- Eric